In the truck manufacturing sector, electric truck talk has been rampant for years. Yet 2019 is proving to be rather anticlimactic. For starters, Tesla is not rolling the Semi out on the assembly lines this year as scheduled. The main competitor, Nikola Motor Company, is also showing signs of slowing production. The biggest issue? Having […]
Best Places to Park When You Have No Choice
Now that the electronic logging mandate is in full effect and going nowhere fast, you might find you need to improve your outlook on trucker parking. Yes, it’s time to figure out the best places to park when you are out on the road and your digital companion tells you that you’ve run out of […]
Trucking Tips: Accident Preparedness
You may have chosen this career because of flexibility or freedom, or it’s a family affair, or possibly an opportunity to be an entrepreneur. Regardless of your reason for entering the Transportation industry, you have the benefit of a corner office with an ever-changing view, and you may have an ownership stake in “rolling real […]
Demystifying the World of Team Driving
You just received your CDL and now you’re looking for a start in the freight industry. The long-haul market is enticing, with higher per-mile rates and better guaranteed weekly miles offered by many carriers. Then you read about per-mile rates for team drivers and you’re sold. Team driving is a great way to get into […]
Be Prepared: Transportation Insurance For On & Off Dispatch
One of the great joys of trucking is the opportunity for an individual to move from employee to owner of a small business with relative ease. Set your own schedule, develop new clientele, expand your business, and afford you the flexibility to run your business inside and outside the cab of your rig. It’s not […]